JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1986 Question 31

Question 31

Parables of Jesus

The parable of the unmerciful servant teaches that

  1. A.we should exercise patience until our debtors pay us
  2. B.we should forgive our debtors from our hearts
  3. C.all debts should be reported
  4. D.debtors should be jailed until they pay all their debts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (we should forgive our debtors from our hearts)

Explanation

Jesus ends the parable by saying God will treat us the same way if we do not forgive our brother from our heart (Matthew 18:35).